Newsroom Editor & Instructor: Mentor Journalists

Trinitydc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Free campus parking

Free shuttle bus

Job summary

Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C. invites applications for a full-time Newsroom Editor/Instructor in the Center for Journalism, Media & Communication. This role aims to support student journalists and multimedia producers through mentorship and teaching.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional experience in media, strong skills in content production and editing, and a commitment to promoting diversity and excellence among students. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a news organization or media relations office.
• Demonstrated ability to produce and edit multimedia content across platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Preferred: Experience in video storytelling, podcasting, and/or technical studio operations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise students producing content for Trinity Times.
• Teach one to two courses per semester in Journalism and Media Studies.
• Collaborate with faculty to support journalism projects.
• Guide students in ethical multimedia content creation.
• Liaise with local newsrooms for student internship development.

Skills

Content production

Editing across platforms

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C. invites applications for a full-time Newsroom Editor/Instructor in the Center for Journalism, Media & Communication. This role aims to support student journalists and multimedia producers through mentorship and teaching.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional experience in media, strong skills in content production and editing, and a commitment to promoting diversity and excellence among students. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage and retirement plans.